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Chapter VIII
At my summons Ferguson and Holmes came up. As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him. He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement. "I think we can dispense with Dolores," said Holmes. "Oh, very well, madame, if you would rather she stayed I can see no objection.
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later than; following
From this reading “He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.”
next to; at the side of
From this reading “He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.”
an official order to appear or respond
From this reading “At my summons Ferguson and Holmes came up.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think we can dispense with Dolores," said Holmes.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.”
in the direction of
From this reading “As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Oh, very well, madame, if you would rather she stayed I can see no objection.”
during the time that
From this reading “He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “"Oh, very well, madame, if you would rather she stayed I can see no objection.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
later than; following
From this reading He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.
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From this reading He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At my summons Ferguson and Holmes came up.
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From this reading He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At my summons Ferguson and Holmes came up.
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From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.
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From this reading He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
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From this reading At my summons Ferguson and Holmes came up.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I think we can dispense with Dolores," said Holmes.
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From this reading "I think we can dispense with Dolores," said Holmes.
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From this reading "I think we can dispense with Dolores," said Holmes.
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From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
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From this reading At my summons Ferguson and Holmes came up.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
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From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.
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From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
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From this reading At my summons Ferguson and Holmes came up.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think we can dispense with Dolores," said Holmes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Oh, very well, madame, if you would rather she stayed I can see no objection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.
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From this reading He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.
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From this reading "Oh, very well, madame, if you would rather she stayed I can see no objection.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At my summons Ferguson and Holmes came up.
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh, very well, madame, if you would rather she stayed I can see no objection.
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From this reading "Oh, very well, madame, if you would rather she stayed I can see no objection.
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From this reading "Oh, very well, madame, if you would rather she stayed I can see no objection.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
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From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
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From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
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From this reading "Oh, very well, madame, if you would rather she stayed I can see no objection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
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From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
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From this reading "I think we can dispense with Dolores," said Holmes.
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From this reading He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, very well, madame, if you would rather she stayed I can see no objection.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, very well, madame, if you would rather she stayed I can see no objection.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
an official order to appear or respond
From this reading At my summons Ferguson and Holmes came up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think we can dispense with Dolores," said Holmes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
in the direction of
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
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From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
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From this reading At my summons Ferguson and Holmes came up.
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From this reading "Oh, very well, madame, if you would rather she stayed I can see no objection.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
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From this reading "Oh, very well, madame, if you would rather she stayed I can see no objection.
during the time that
From this reading He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.
which person or people
From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
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From this reading He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.
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From this reading As we entered the room Ferguson took a step or two towards his wife, who had raised herself in the bed, but she held out her hand to repulse him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He sank into an arm-chair, while Holmes seated himself beside him, after bowing to the lady, who looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Oh, very well, madame, if you would rather she stayed I can see no objection.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, very well, madame, if you would rather she stayed I can see no objection.
